Job Description

Our company

Hoffman is a key part of the Consolidated Timber Holdings Group (CTH), a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of wood panel products. Hoffman specialises in precision machining, value-added panel processing, and bespoke component production for a range of commercial and industrial applications.

This is an exciting time at Hoffman and CTH as we open a brand new, 3.2 acre site in Rainham, Kent with significant investment. We are deepening our presence and expanding our reach into new customer groups who are seeking quality, innovation and market leading timber solutions.

We are renowned for our commitment to ethical, sustainable and traceable supply supporting the need for a carbon neutral environment.

The role

The Production Supervisor oversees daily production operations in the panel-processing area, including saw, edge bander, and laminator departments. This role ensures safe work practices, consistent product quality, efficient production flow, and strong team performance. The supervisor is hands-on and actively supports machine setup, troubleshooting, and operator training.

So, what will you be doing? Here is an overview of your core responsibilities:

Safety

Enforce all safety policies, machine-guarding procedures, and PPE requirements. Conduct daily safety huddles and ensure proper lockout/tagout practices. Identify hazards, respond to incidents, and lead corrective actions. Risk assessment and training documentation reviews

Quality

Oversee quality checks on cut panels, edge-banded components, and laminated materials. Ensure adherence to specifications, drawings, and work instructions. Troubleshoot defects such as poor adhesion, chipping, alignment issues, or surface flaws. Work with QA teams to maintain an RFT approach

Production & Equipment

Supervise production activities on all machinery Support operators with machine setup, blade changes, glue adjustments, temperature settings, and calibration. Monitor output, cycle times, and equipment performance to meet daily production goals. Minimize downtime through proactive troubleshooting and basic maintenance support.

Cost Control

Reduce material waste through proper cutting, edging, and laminating techniques. Optimize consumable usage (blades, glue, laminate sheets, edging tape). Control overtime and ensure efficient use of labour resources.

Delivery

Maintain production schedules and ensure on-time completion of work orders. Coordinate workflow across departments to prevent bottlenecks. Communicate daily progress and issues to planning and management teams.

People & Leadership

Supervise, train, and coach machine operators and production staff. Cross-train employees to increase flexibility and maintain coverage. Conduct performance evaluations and address attendance or behavioural issues. Lead daily SQCDP meetings to align the team on safety, quality, and performance priorities

What are we looking for in a Production Supervisor?

3+ years of experience in manufacturing or wood/panel fabrication. Strong hands-on experience with saws, edge banders, and laminators. Previous leadership or lead-hand experience preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.

What do we offer our employees?

Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life insurance of 5 x salary Free parking on site Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Medicash - payment towards dental and optical treatment, and gym membership Employee assistance programme
CTH is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that all colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person